Fire safety glass can offer ‘holistic solution’

Within our healthcare buildings, you will find a variety of spaces — from waiting rooms and patient recovery areas to operating theatres and MRI rooms. With each serving a specific function, you can expect to see a range of differing requirements and expectations for the building materials and finishes installed in these settings.

As well as meeting the required level of performance and functionality, there has also been a renewed emphasis on design, following research into the positive impact that it can have on both patient wellbeing and shaping patient experiences. This can vary from improved wayfinding — which helps to reduce stress and minimise confusion when navigating a hospital interior, and the 
use of colour to impact on how we perceive a space,
to the careful specification of materials to create a 
more welcoming and comforting environment, rather 
than one that is intimidating or overly clinical. Even the type of lighting used can make a difference, contributing to a more positive experience for patients and visitors alike.

With this in mind, it is easy to see why glass has risen in popularity as a building material within the healthcare space. As well as opening up spaces and offering a more contemporary look and feel, glass can help to bring in natural daylight and provide visual access to outdoor spaces or gardens for patients and visitors to enjoy.